10 Things to Do This Weekend in Cleveland (August 5 - 7)

Outdoor Movies at Crocker Park When: Thu., Aug. 4, Thu., Aug. 11 and Thu., Aug. 25 Seeing a film indoors, cooped up with hordes of sweating, texting teenagers, is hardly an optimal way to be entertained, especially given the lovely breezes and picnic-able lawns of Northeast Ohio in June, July and August. Watching a movie outside’s the way to go. Drive-ins no longer have the cachet, nor the presence, that they enjoyed in the soda-fountain 1950s, and while they’re thoroughly enjoyable, plenty of local cities and organizations are helping to fill the void by getting the silver screen under the starry sky. For instance, every Thursday evening at 9 p.m. through August 25, Crocker Park screens a film behind the GameStop store. Tonight’s feature is the animated movie Inside Out. It’s free.

MIX: Games When: Fri., Aug. 5 For the first time since their highly successful Solstice at the end of June, the Cleveland Museum of Art hosts monthly MIX at CMA. Back with a bang, MIX: Games will be held outside on the CMA’s South Terrace. In conjunction with WKYC Channel 3, MIX: Games celebrates the 2016 Summer Olympics. The event is also inspired by George Bellow’s iconic Stag at Sharkey’s and the CMA’s current exhibition Stag at Sharkey’s: George Bellows and the Art of Sports. Historically, August’s MIX is the biggest event after Solstice, and the museum encourages reserving your tickets now. MIX: Games takes place from 6 to 11 tonight. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of event or free for CMA members. Additionally, the CMA hosts its Tastings on the Terrace weekly summer event from 5 to 8 tonight. This week's theme is “Pinot grigio vs. pinot gris.” Tasting flights range from $8 to 10.

Sinbad When: Fri., Aug. 5 Story-based comic Sinbad prides himself on finding the funny even in the toughest situations. His show’s interactive, but you may not want to participate in this audience. Sinbad flips the script on his viewers and turns their troubles into comedic gold for everyone else. The comic’s also seen some screen time though it’s nothing to brag about. He was the star of the holiday flop Jingle All the Way and has also acted in several pilots. It’s safe to say his forte is stand-up, but you can judge that for yourself tonight at 7:30 and 10 at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. Tickets are $30 to $35.

Weapons of Mass Creation Fest When: Fri., Aug. 5 Held annually in Playhouse Square, Weapons of Mass Creation calls itself “the premier design and entrepreneurship conference in the Midwest,” and its argument is pretty convincing. Featuring workshops, speakers, and live podcasts broadcasted directly from the State Theatre lobby, the type of “working class creative” the fest is catered to will feel right at home. Today's event takes place from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the event continues through Sunday. Single day tickets are $70, and full-weekend passes start at $100.

Expedition: Spaces When: Sat., Aug. 6 EXPEDITION: SPACES is back with more experimental and electronic sound, live projections and performance art. The second installment features artist and inventor Tim Kaiser, writer and poet John Burroughs, Machine Listener, Mike McNamara and Nathan (Geronimo) Melaragno, DJs Dan Cook and Marc Lansley, as well the performance art trio of Marcia Custer, Alyssa D’Amico and Beth Lomske. EXPEDITION: SPACES II is curated by Craig Chojnicki and Lisa Miralia. Doors open at 7:30, and the performances begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $10, and all proceeds will go to the artists.

2016 Intern Art Show When: Sat., Aug. 6 This weekend, SPACES lets its talented interns take over its exhibition space. For the second year, the organization hosts an exhibition curated by and showcasing work from SPACES current and recent interns. These young artists come from a number of different colleges and universities, including the Cleveland Institute of Art, Ohio State, Baldwin-Wallace, Alfred University, Hiram College and more. They work in a variety of media and study more than just studio art, including arts management, educational studies and entrepreneurship. Interns artists include Erin Jesson, Jenna Krivonic, Kelsey McRill, McKenzie Merriman, Emilie Molkentin, Joey Strunk and Matthew Thompson. The opening reception takes place today from 2 to 5 p.m. The show will remain on view through Aug. 10. Admission is free.

Star Wars Tribute Day When: Sat., Aug. 6 Plan to grab your tattered brown robes, face paint and your favorite colored light saber for the Coventry Village Star Wars Tribute Day. The idea: a Star Wars-themed day of events for fans of all ages. Festivities kick off today at 2 p.m. at P.E.A.C.E. Park, located at the corner of Euclid Heights Blvd. and Coventry Road. For kids, a video game truck will feature all Star Wars video games and you can test your lightsaber skills in friendly competition at an arena in P.E.A.C.E. Park from 2 to 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., gather your friends and family at the arch in P.E.A.C.E. Park for a parade. Then, at 7:30 p.m. in Pekar Park, Classical Revolution Cleveland will fill the courtyard with John Williams’ arrangements from the Star Wars soundtracks and Star Wars inspired compositions. Shake off the heat at the main event of the day: an outdoor screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakes, the seventh episode in the franchise, takes place at 9 p.m. in the park. Following the film, adults can let loose on BarWars Bar Crawl, a Star Wars-themed tour of some of Coventry’s best bars for adults and parents 21 and up. Admission is free. coventryvillage.org.

Chardon Arts Festival When: Sun., Aug. 7 This year’s Chardon Arts Festival features more than 100 local and national artists and craftspeople. Mediums include painting, photography, stained glass, leather, fabric art, wood carving, pottery, weaving, copper, jewelry, stone cutting and more. It all takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Chardon Square, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The event is expected to draw more than 5,000 visitors. Several restaurants, as well as shops and boutiques will be open, and food vendors will be on site. Additionally, Lolly the Trolley will be shuttling visitors on a short 5-minute ride to and from Big Creek Park for the 25th Annual Nature Arts Festival, featuring 50 juried artists as well as a dozen vendors in the Farm-Artisan Market. After 13 years at the West Woods, this is the first Nature Arts Festival held at Big Creek Park. Free. Intersection of Routes 44 and 6, 440-285-3519, chardonsquareassociation.org.

My Love, Don't Cross That River When: Sun., Aug. 7 The "highest grossing indie documentary in South Korean film history," My Love, Don't Cross That River centers on an elderly couple who contemplate their mortality as they come to the end of 76 years together. Winner of the Audience Award at the Moscow International Film Festival, the movie screens at 1:30 p.m. today at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets are $9, $7 for CMA members, seniors and students.

Warehouse District Street Festival When: Sun., Aug. 7 From noon to 8 p.m. today, the corner of West Sixth Street and West St. Claire Avenue host the 12th Annual Warehouse District Street Festival. The day features live music, art and art demos, food from neighborhood restaurants and bars, vendors, residential open houses, street performers, children’s activities and appearances by Jasmine Dragons Aerialists, the Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show, Cleveland’s Cutest Dog Contest and Fashion Show and more. Free. warehousedistrict.org.